俊俏

• Pinyin: jùn qiào
• Hanzi breakdown: 俊 = 亻 (person) + 夋 (phonetic) — handsome; 俏 = 亻 (person) + 肖 (resemble, phonetic) — pretty, sprightly

Meaning

Pretty and charming; good-looking with a lively quality.

Describes attractive appearance with an added sense of vivacity, charm, or spiritedness. Can apply to both men and women, but more commonly used for young people. Suggests not just physical beauty but an appealing liveliness or sharpness of features. More literary and elegant than casual words like 好看 or 漂亮.

Examples

1. 她长得俊俏可人，笑起来两个酒窝特别招人喜欢。 She's pretty and charming — when she smiles, her two dimples are especially endearing.
2. 那个俊俏的小伙子是新来的实习生，很快就成了办公室的焦点。 That good-looking young man is the new intern — he quickly became the focus of the office.
3. 她穿上这身旗袍，越发显得俊俏动人。 Wearing this qipao, she looks even more pretty and captivating.

Usage Guide

Context: appearance, description, praise

Tone: admiring

Do Say

• 这姑娘长得真俊俏。(This girl is really pretty.)
• 他年轻时可俊俏了，追他的人排成队。(He was so handsome when he was young — people lined up to chase him.)

Don't Say

• 这朵花很俊俏。(俊俏 is for people, not objects — for a pretty flower, use 漂亮 or 美丽)

Origin & History

俊 (handsome, talented) + 俏 (pretty, smart, sprightly). A compound emphasizing both good looks and a lively, spirited quality.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal